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Home builders in Port Pirie & Mid North
Clare, Jamestown and Port Pirie — 3 suburbs mapped.
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Port Pirie & Mid North suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Minimum frontage | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare | Master Planned Neighbourhood, Neighbourhood, Rural Living | from 12m (2 rules) | Mapped | 7 |
| Jamestown | Home Industry, Neighbourhood, Rural Living | 15m | Mapped | 5 |
| Port Pirie | Suburban Neighbourhood, Township Main Street | 15m | Mapped | 8 |
Reading the table
- Heritage mapping runs from 15 in Port Pirie down to none in Jamestown.
- 10 overlay families are mapped across the region; Port Pirie carries the most at 8.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 192 km² between them — Jamestown is the largest at 176 km² and Port Pirie the smallest at 3.9 km².
What is mapped across Port Pirie & Mid North
Mapped in all 3: Hazards (Bushfire — General Risk), Hazards (Bushfire — Urban Interface), Hazards (Flooding — High) and State Heritage Place.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Hazards (Bushfire — Medium Risk) | Clare and Jamestown |
| Local Heritage Place | Clare and Port Pirie |
| Coastal Flooding | Port Pirie |
| Hazards (Acid Sulfate Soils) | Port Pirie |
| Hazards (Bushfire — High Risk) | Clare |
| Historic Area Overlay | Port Pirie |
Which Port Pirie & Mid North suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Jamestown is the largest at 176.3 km², Port Pirie the most compact at 3.9 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Jamestown, with 5 overlay families mapped against 8 in Port Pirie.
Questions about building in Port Pirie & Mid North
Which council approves building work in Port Pirie & Mid North?
3: Clare with Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council; Jamestown with Northern Areas Council; Port Pirie with Port Pirie Regional Council.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Port Pirie & Mid North?
Yes, in all 3 mapped Port Pirie & Mid North suburbs: Clare, Jamestown and Port Pirie.
Which Port Pirie & Mid North suburb has the most planning constraints?
Port Pirie: 8 overlay families against 5 in Jamestown. Hazards (Acid Sulfate Soils), Coastal Flooding and Historic Area Overlay are mapped in Port Pirie and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Port Pirie & Mid North?
8: Home Industry, Master Planned Neighbourhood, Neighbourhood, Rural Living, Rural Neighbourhood, Suburban Neighbourhood, Township Activity Centre and Township Main Street. Widest range: Clare, at 6.
Is heritage mapped in Port Pirie & Mid North?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Port Pirie 15, Clare 10. None in Jamestown.
Lodge with: Clare with Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council; Jamestown with Northern Areas Council; Port Pirie with Port Pirie Regional Council, all under the Planning and Design Code. Read 2026-09-14.
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Building in Port Pirie & Mid North?
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